Strangers often have a lot of unsolicited advice for parents. One thing that everyone says is "Kids grow up too fast." There are times when you want your child to grow up just a little bit quicker. Who really likes walking around like a zombie … [Read more...]
Family is Great: Pool Parties, Acorn Hunting, Bathroom Lights and More Through October 15
Somehow a month has passed since my last Family is Great post. In that time we have dealt with Big Sister having migraines at the age of six. I also had a few migraines over the course of ten days and had to get two shots to make them finally go … [Read more...]
Family is Great – Our Week in Pictures Through September 16
Family is great and I love spending time with my family! Our last two weeks have been fun...but there aren't a lot of photos from that time period. Here is what I do have. We are making our way through Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy … [Read more...]
Family is Great: Our Weeks in Pictures Through September 2nd 2012
So many things have happened since my last Family is Great post! It has been 2 weeks since that post and I will fill you in on some of what has happened since then. Jacks are fun - but I totally remember the bouncy ball being bouncy instead of … [Read more...]
Family is Great: Our Month in Pictures Through August 20
It has been awhile since the last Family is Great post. In that time we have Bagged it Forward with Elmers, stocked up on toys at Target Toy Clearance, had adenoid surgery (Ear Tubes In, Adenoids Out), started school, and had fun! We have 3 … [Read more...]
When Summer is Over Create a Memory
We can't deny it. Summer is over. Or summer is almost over if you live in an area where school doesn't start until September. One of the best things to do when summer is over is to create a memory. Perhaps you played in the mud after a water … [Read more...]
The Last Week of Summer: It’s All Fun ….. and Surgery?
The last week of summer is here for my girls. I think it is crazy that they go back to school on August 13th. Starting school so early is totally foreign to me. I grew up in Oregon where we went to school from Labor Day until early June, mid-June … [Read more...]
Family is Great – Our Week in Pictures: Through July 22
Family IS great. As I sit here typing this I realized that there are only three weeks until school starts. Three weeks is 21 days and that simply is not enough time! I am going to spend those 21 days devouring time with the girls. I am one of … [Read more...]
Family is Great – Our Few Week in Pictures: Through July 8
It has been awhile since I posted a "Our Week in Pictures" post. So this post will be a little picture heavy. For those of you who are family that is probably a good thing. For anyone else, my sincerest apologies! We found a "V" shaped … [Read more...]
Family is Great: Our Week in Pictures Through June 3
This week was our first week of summer vacation at home (since we got back from our Disney Cruise). It was also a week of going to the doctor! Little Sister went for her cough and ended up having a double ear infection. Less than 20 hours later we … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more